More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.
Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.
Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.
The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.
Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.
Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairs, sofas, tables and more.
José Zanine Caldas Tête-à-Tête Conversadeira Namoradeira Rocker Lounge Chair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, 'Namoradeira' - 'Conversadeira' - Tête-à-Tête - lounge chair, Vinhatico hardwood, Brazil, ca. 1980 José Zanine Caldas’s sculptural rocker, which goes by several...
Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Mohair, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, metal and yellow mohair lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina screw heads. Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. R...
Mohair, Wood
Percival Lafer 'MP 87' Lounge Chair in Beige Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, lounge chair, model ‘MP-87’, leather, chrome-plated steel, rope, Brazil, 1971 The MP-87 lounge piece is conceived by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer in the 1970s....
Steel, Chrome
Percival Lafer 'MP 87' Lounge Chair in Reddish-Brown Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, lounge chair, model ‘MP-87’, leather, chrome-plated steel, rope, Brazil, 1971 The MP-87 lounge piece is conceived by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer in the 1970s....
Steel, Chrome
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Brass, Iron, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather, wood, brass and iron lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Design after model "Costella" produced by Forma that was produced by multiple makers co...
Brass, Iron
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5"H x 26.625"W x 28.75"D Seat Height (inches): 15.25" ...
Fabric, Wood
$68,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oscar Niemeyer Rosewood 'ON' Lounge Chairs for Hotel SESC Rio de Janeiro, c 1980
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and historically important pair of 'ON' lounge chairs designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the Hotel SESC in Rio de Janeiro. This set comprises the pair of sculptural...
Leather, Rosewood
$2,750Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of tufted armless leather lounge chairs with wood frames
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of leather tufted lounge chairs with wood frames. Great pair of lounge chairs great Brazilian design. Light tan soft tufted leather c...
Leather, Hardwood
Customizable Black Matte and Gray Upholstered Lounge Chair - Soho Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with black matte finish and checkered gray fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Soho armchair brings vint...
Lacquer, Leather, Fabric, Cane
$22,500 / set
1973 Sergio Rodrigues Kilin Armchairs by Oca, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of 'Kilin' armchairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues and manufactured by Oca, Brazil., 1973. Designed by the renowned architect and designer, Sergio Rodrigues, these arm...
Leather, Wood
$17,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sergio Rodrigues 'Kilin' Lounge Chairs in Rosewood & Leather, OCA, Brazil 1970s
By Oca, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and authentic pair of Kilin lounge chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil, circa 1970s. These are original period examples, not later reproductions, crafted in sol...
Leather, Rosewood
Lounge Chairs “MP-41” by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP, 1970s, Set of 2
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of brown leather and wood lounge chairs by Percival Lafer, model MP-41. Seat height: 43 cm. Wear due to age and use. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Mohair, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, metal and yellow mohair lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Mohair, Wood
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Imbuia Plywood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features Imbuia plywood, brass, and black-dyed leather webbing. Wood frame presents with l...
Leather, Imbuia
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma 'Concha' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, 'Conchinha' lounge chairs, iron, fabric, Brazil, 1950s Elegant and modern armchairs by Brazilian designer duo Hauner & Eisler. The thin...
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Mohair, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green mohair lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Brand new mohair. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H x 2...
Mohair, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and blue velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Moderate wear to fabric. Staining on seat cushions, top edge of backrests, and back-facing pa...
Velvet, Wood
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
60s Michel Arnoult Brazilian Roxinho Leather + Wood Sling Lounge Chair, EX Cond!
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Basel, BS
Extremely comfortable, rare and beautiful Brazilian beautiful "Roxinho" 1960s designer by chair by Michel Arnoult in excellent vintage condition.
Leather, Faux Leather, Hardwood
$5,850 / item
Trama G Lounge Chair
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Lounge Chairs 22 made with fabric an...
Wool, Foam, Plywood
Rare pair of Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chairs, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil. Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Leather
Jorge Zalszupin, Lounge Chairs, Leatherette, Fabric, Brazil, 1969
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red leatherette and pink fabric "Cubo" lounge chairs designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by L'Atelier, Brazil, c. 1969. Several tears of various sizes in leather on ...
Fabric, Faux Leather
Rare Moyses B. Klajn for Moveis Leal Pair of Lounge Chairs with Iron Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Moyses B. Klajn for Moveis Leal, pair of lounge chairs, Brazilian hardwood, iron, reupholstered in linen "Menerbes" by Pierre Frey, Brazil, circa 1968 These exceptionally rare armch...
Iron
Lina Bo Bardi deck chair Studio d´Arte Palma Brazil 1958
By Lina Bo Bardi, Studio d´Arte Palma
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare and exceptional deck chair, designed by Lina Bo Bardi and Giancarlo Palanti, is a striking example of mid-century Brazilian design. Manufactured by Studio d’Arte Palma in B...
Steel
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
Jangada Chair by Jean Gillon, 1960's, Brazilian Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Culver City, CA
The Jangada Chair: A Brazilian Masterpiece With Stories to Tell Let’s talk about the Jangada Chair; a stunning piece of functional art that’s as much a conversation starter as it is ...
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Pair of MP-81 lounge chair and ottoman by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
A 1970s MP-81 lounge chair and ottoman designed by Percival Lafer and produced by Lafer MP in Brazil. Two chairs available. The chair features a solid rosewood frame with cylindrica...
Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Leather, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid wood and stitched brown leather lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.25"H x 30.75"W x 38.625"D Seat Height (inch...
Leather, Wood
Walnut Finish Cane Back Armchair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Soho Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut finish, natural color cane and oatmeal fabric. The Soho armchair perfectly blends vintage elegance with modern craf...
Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane, Wood
Móveis Drago ‘Novelty’ Armchair in Blue Velvet and Brazilian Hardwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Móveis Drago, lounge chair, model ‘Novelty’, velvet Kvadrat – Harald 182, hardwood, coated steel, brass, Brazil, 1950s This 'novelty' lounge chair is created in the 1950s by Móveis ...
Brass, Steel
$10,850Sale Price / set|30% Off
Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Rosewood
By Italma Wood Art, Paltrona Frau, Jean Gillon, Italma
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Highly sought after and ultimately collectible, this beautiful example of a Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair and Ottoman is an EARLY model in RARE Brazilian Rosewood. Our chair is a...
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Lounge Chair
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 1873, Liceu de Artes e Ofícios de São Paulo is a Brazilian institution inspired by the European Arts & Crafts school model. Its core areas included design, metal casting, ...
Leather, Jacaranda
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil. Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Leather
Brazilian Lounge Chair in Mahogany and Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, mahogany, fabric, Brazil, 1960s. Elegant Brazilian club chair. The curved frame is made of mahogany and beautifully exposed on the outside of the shell. The smaller hi...
Fabric, Mahogany
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and light grey fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (inches...
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Lounge Chair Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner - "Costela" Forma, 1950s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
This rare Costela Lounge Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, produced by Forma in the 1950s, features solid wood ribs paired with a vintage leopard-patterned teddy fabric. A tru...
Steel
$5,850 / item
Trama G Lounge Chair - Linen
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Lounge Chairs 22 made with fabric an...
Wool, Foam, Plywood
Percival Lafer Black Leather and Chrome Swivel Relax Recliner, Brazil, 2003
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Percival Lafer Leather Relax Recliner, Brazil, 2003 A striking swivel recliner designed by Percival Lafer and produced by Lafer S/A, Brazil. Upholstered in supple black leather, thi...
Chrome
Hauner & Eisler Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Brazil, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, black-lacquered iron and green leather lounge chair attributed to Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brazil, c. 1960. Oxidation present to metal Splitting and wear present to wo...
Leather, Wood
Mies van der Rohe Style Leather Barcelona Chair by Artesian
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A classic in the style of Mies Van Der Rohe, this chair has a seat and back cushions that adapt to fit the curve of frame, which is welded in single-piece construction from flat bar ...
Stainless Steel
$8,800 / set
Móveis Cimo, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood lounge chairs produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.5"H x 30.0"W x 32.0"D Seat Height (inches): 14.75" Arm Height (inches): 24....
Wood
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Sergio Rodrigues Leather "Sheriff" Lounge Chair and Ottoman - All solid wood - with NO Cushions. Cushions can be custom made by most upholstery shops that...
Leather, Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, white fabric and beige velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.25"H x 30.0"W x 31.0"D Seat Height (inches): ...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Set of 2 'Amazonas' Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of two "Amazonas" lounge chairs designed by the incomparable Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art. This now iconic chair is the epitome of Brazilian or Tropi...
Rosewood
$1,680Sale Price|42% Off
Mima Lounge Chair. Handcrafted from solid wood
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Mima stands out as a unique rocking chair, featuring elegant and contemporary lines. Supported by two wide laminated wood arches, it offers a smooth and comforting sway, perfect ...
Straw, Wood
Sculptural Chaise Lounge in Hardwood & Bouclé, Brazilian Modern, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural chaise lounge stands as a striking example of Brazilian Modern design from the 1950s, a period defined by experimentation, material richness, and a distinctly human a...
Bouclé, Wood
Contemporary 3x4 Stainless Steel chair by Brazilian Designer Rodrigo Ohtake, 1/4
By Rodrigo Ohtake
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
3x4 lounge chair by Rodrigo Ohtake 1/4 limited edition.
Steel
$7,950 / item
Trama G Lounge Chair - Leather
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Lounge Chairs 22 made with leather a...
Wool, Foam, Plywood
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970 Percival Lafer lounge chairs Produced by Lafer S.A. in a beautiful honey suede upholstery with rosewood bases. - These are in good vintage condition with a beautiful ...
Leather, Suede, Rosewood
$56,500 / set
Lounge Chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1970s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Antwerp, BE
These remarkable lounge chairs, designed by renowned Brazilian architect and designer José Zanine Caldas in the 1970s, exemplifies his mastery of organic minimalism and innovative cr...
Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An iron, wood and brown velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. The metal frame presents with very heavy oxidation. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 25.5...
Iron
Jean Gillon Jangada Brazilian Rosewood, Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Jean Gillon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jean Gillon Jangada Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 40 wide x 41 deep x 36.5 high, with a seat height of 14.5 inches and arm...
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Pre-restoration images available upon request. Overall D...
Velvet, Wood
Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating the Savana...
Wicker
Jangada Chair & Ottoman by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in New York, NY
Rare example of Brazilian modernism at its finest: the iconic “Jangada” lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma Wood Art...
Leather, Rope, Rosewood
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...
Leather, Rosewood
Customizable Teak and Cane Lounge Chair with Gray Plaid Cushion, Soho Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis in teak wood with gray plaid fabric and natural cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Soho armchair in ...
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery, Cane
Esfera Lounge Chairs by Ricardo Fasanello, Brazil, Late 1960s
By Ricardo Fasanello
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed in the late 1960s, the Esfera lounge chairs by Brazilian designer Ricardo Fasanello rank among the most emblematic expressions of Space Age–influenced modern design. Conceiv...
Metal
Giuseppe Scapinelli pair of Ebonized Armchairs 1950s Brazil Pierre Frey Fabric
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Giuseppe Scapinelli Pair of Ebonized Armchairs Pierre Frey Wool, Mohair & Alpaca 1950s
Upholstery, Wood
MP-41 Lounge Chairs Set by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Wien, AT
The MP-41 armchair by Percival Lafer demonstrates a precise balance of craftsmanship and structural innovation. Its solid rosewood frame is engineered without visible crossbars benea...
Leather, Wood
GAIVOTA leather & steel armchair by RICARDO FASANELLO "Seagull Armchair" 1980
By Ricardo Fasanello
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare opportunity to acquire a pair of "Gaivota" seagull armchairs, produced by the Ricardo Fasanello Studio, in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. The bold lines, yet visually pleasing propor...
Steel
Percival Lafer Post Modern Brazilian Black Leather Reclining Pony Lounge Chair
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Troy, MI
Percival Lafer "Pony" recliner in original black leather circa 1980s Super comfortable and innovative design with relaxed leather cushions and metal front T leg support Reclines org...
Metal
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